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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.34, 1,060.45 and 453.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.34, 1,060.45 and 453.59 is: 626.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.34 : 1,060.45 = 453.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.34/1,060.45 = 453.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.34x = 1,060.45 × 453.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.34x = 481,005.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,005.44/768.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.03

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